High-Performance Energy Storage Solution
Tulane researchers have developed MXene-based supercapacitor electrodes with enhanced capacitance by intercalating alkylammonium cations to increase layer spacing and enable ionic liquid intercalation. This innovation offers improved energy storage performance for next-generation supercapacitors.
The Problem
As devices become more powerful and portable, traditional batteries and energy storage methods are struggling to keep up. Many cannot deliver energy fast enough or wear out too quickly. There is growing demand for high-capacity, fast-charging materials that last longer and support more efficient electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems.
The Solution
Tulane researchers are creating a new energy storage material using layered compounds called MXenes. These materials are engineered to hold more charge by expanding the space between layers, allowing more energy to be stored and delivered quickly. This could lead to longer-lasting batteries and faster-charging systems for everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy grids.
The Opportunity
The target market includes manufacturers of advanced energy storage systems, particularly in sectors requiring fast-charging, high-power-density solutions such as electric vehicles, grid stabilization, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Companies developing next-generation supercapacitors and hybrid energy storage devices are ideal early customers for this technology.
